"Once I place the order with the manufacturer, hopefully in August or September, then I will get the watches in November to shop out for Christmas.

Richard, who lives with wife Rosie and their children Finn and Cara in Helen's Bay, said he had used a Swiss movement to ensure that his watch is a high quality timepiece.

The RRP will be £180 but there are currently still a limited number of Early Bird options on Kickstarter at £100 before it moves to £110.

There are two versions, The Causeway and Fingal’s Cave. The Causeway is the stainless steel version and Fingal’s Cave has a black Ion Plated coating.

All come with a choice of leather strap – black, chocolate and tan.

Finn Watches was awarded a "Project We Love" sticker from Kickstarter in the first 24 hours, which is only given to projects they are huge fans.

"My day job is in IT and sales which I love, but part of the reason I am doing this is I wanted to take my passion and hobby and turn it into a business," said Richard, a former Sullivan Upper School pupil.

"I have loved watches since I was tiny and I have spent enough time looking at them, I thought it was time to create my own business."

Richard needs £22,500 to place his order with the manufacturer and he is hoping to reach his funding goal by July 15.

Finn Watches

Finn Watches

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